Breaking Doctrine

Our host, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Lisa Becker opens the recent publication FM 3-84: Legal Support to Operations. Joined by Lieutenant Colonel Dan Maurer, Professor in the National Security Law Department at the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School and MAJ Charlie Fowler, author of FM 3-84. They discuss legal issues that leaders must grapple with during Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO).

Our host, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Lisa Becker opens the recent publication FM 3-84: Legal Support to Operations. Joined by Lieutenant Colonel Dan Maurer, Professor in the National Security Law Department at the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School and MAJ Charlie Fowler, author of FM 3-84. They discuss JAG integration and expertise within the Warfighting Functions, UCMJ, and the big changes for FM 3-84.

Our host, LTC Lisa Becker takes a macro view of leadership and why the U.S. Army places so much emphasis on leadership. In this episode, LTC Becker focuses on ADP 6-22 and FM 6-22 and discuss the details and practical application with Command Sergeant Major Steve Helton, CSM of the Combined Arms Center (CAC) at Fort Leavenworth, KS.

As we celebrate 50 years of the All-Volunteer Force this year, we also face an increasing challenge to sustaining the All-Volunteer Force - recruiting and retaining talent to fight and win our nation’s wars. In this episode, MAJ Lisa Becker focuses on the operational environment of recruiting and developing leaders in the United States Recruiting Command (USAREC). Joined by Major General Johnny Davis, Commanding General of USAREC and Kansas City Recruiting Battalion Commander, LTC Crystal Jones.

In this episode, MAJ Lisa Becker focuses on U.S. Army North’s (ARNORTH) missions of Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities, including projecting power in a contested environment. Joined by Lieutenant General John Evans, Commanding General of United States Army North (5th Army) out of Joint Base San Antonio, Texas and LTC (R) Matt Farmer, Doctrine Author of Operational Level Doctrine, Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD), Fort Leavenworth, KS.

In this episode, MAJ Lisa Becker focuses on the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate’s (CADD’s) affiliation with the Army University Press and highlighting the resources available to Soldiers, civilians, and academics. Joined by COL Todd Schmidt, PhD, director of the Army University Press (AUP COL (R) Rich Creed, Director of CADD. Gentlemen.

The Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) recently published FM 3-90: Tactics. There were several updates and our host, Major Lisa Becker, continues the discussion on the updates and sits down with members of the writing team to break it down. Joined by LTC Reed Burggrabe and MAJ “AJ” Redden who both serve in the Tactics Division of CADD.

The Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) recently published FM 3-90: Tactics. There were several updates and our host, Major Lisa Becker, sits down with members of the writing team to break it down. Joined by LTC Reed Burggrabe and MAJ “AJ” Redden who both serve in the Tactics Division of CADD.

One of the most dangerous types of operations we can perform is a passage of lines. Not only are we concerned about the enemy, but the risk of fratricide is intense. What can we learn from past experiences? CPT (P) Steven McCreary hosts this episode as he discusses this type of operation with Colonel (R) retired Gregory Fontenot, former Director of the U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) and Commander of the Battle Command Training Program, and much more. Also, CPT McCreary is joined by COL (R) Rich Creed, Jr., Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) at Fort Leavenworth, KS.

How do we connect doctrine to live training in the Army? Does the doctrine influence our training or does our training influence new doctrine? Or both? In this podcast episode, Major Lisa Becker explores the link between Army Doctrine development and the training of doctrine at the National Training Center. Joined by Brigadier General Curtis Taylor, Commanding General of the National Training Center (NTC) and Colonel (R) Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD).

Leadership is a practice that is constantly evolving, and thankfully we have doctrinal guidance about leadership within the Army provided by ADP 6-22, Army Leadership and the Profession, and the newly released FM 6-22, Developing Leaders. In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Captain Scott Jones sat down to discuss this new publication with Colonel Sam Saine, the Director of the Center for the Army Profession and Leadership (CAPL), the author of the publication, Ms. Judy Price, and Mr. Rich Creed, the Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate.

Reconstitution. This operation is often misunderstood in that most at the Tactical Level of War have yet to experience what actually happens. Is it a sustainment operation? Are there different kinds of reconstitution operations? In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Captain Wyatt Harper sat down to discuss reconstitution with the Commanding General of the Combined Arms Support Command, the Sustainment Center of Excellence, and Fort Lee, Major General Mark Simerly and Colonel Andy Morgado, the Director of the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) here at Fort Leavenworth.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major James Cole sat down to discuss the intricate details of gap crossings. What do we, as a Force, have to do to be able to execute this pivotal and dangerous operation? Joined by Lieutenant Colonel (R) Jeff LaFace, Tactics author and lead author of ATP 3-91, Division Operations; Lieutenant Colonel Terry Riesel, Engineer and Protection Warfighting Function Chief for Operations Group Charlie, Mission Command Training Program; and Colonel Joseph “Clete” Goetz, the Commandant of the U.S. Army Engineer School.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel (R) Nikki Dean sits down to discuss the implementation of FM 3-0: Operations. What does it mean for the Force? What does it mean for the rest of Army Doctrine? LTC Dean sits down with the Commanding General of the Combined Arms Center, Lieutenant General Milford H. Beagle Jr. and the Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, Colonel (R) Rich Creed. Watch the 90-minute introduction video to FM 3-0 for more understanding of the “why” behind it.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFYjO3XHd3Q Listen to the FM 3-0 audiobook. https://rdl.train.army.mil/catalog-ws/view/FM3-0Audiobook/index.html Download the publication. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/FM.aspx

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean sits down with the authors of FM 3-0 Operations to discuss the development of this major publication. What went on behind the scenes to write this book? Joined by LTC Eric Gilge, LTC James Chester, LTC (R) Matt Farmer, and LTC (R) Brian Goings, LTC Dean breaks down the tedious process of writing FM 3-0.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean sits down with LTC Adam Latham, a BCT trainer at NTC. As Bronco 07, LTC Latham has extensive knowledge on combined arms maneuver and life at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, CA. He has a lot say on the subject!

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine Foxhole Fundamentals, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean sits down with LTC (R) Mike Flynn to discuss the newly added “I” to the Mission Variables. What does it mean? Why is it necessary? How does it affect operational planning?

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses the history of the most popular book in the US Army, FM 6-0, Commander and Staff Organization and Operations. Also,there turn of FM 5-0, Planning and Orders production. Joined by LTC (R) Will Rogers, LTC (R) Mike Flynn, and LTC (R) Chuck Schrankel, all from the Command and Control Division at the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) at Ft. Leavenworth, KS.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean dis-cusses the stewardship of the Army profession. What does that mean? Joined by the Commanding General of the Combined Arms Center, Lieutenant General Theodore (Ted) Martin;the Deputy to the Commanding General of the Combined Arms Center, Mr. Gregg Thompson; and the Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, Mr. Rich Creed.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Captain Wyatt Harper discusses the genesis of AirLand Battle. Why did the Army shift from Active Defense to a new operational concept? Joined by LTG (R) Leonard D. Holder, former Commander of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center, and lead author for the manual that brought us AirLand Battle, FM 100-5, Operations. Also, joined by Dr. Mark Gerges, the Deputy Director of the Department of Military History at Army University, and Mr. Jim Benn, Deputy Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Rich Diegel discusses the doctrine surrounding the deliberate daily cycle of command, staff, and unit activities—battle rhythm. Joined by BG Charles Masaracchia, Director, Mission Command Center of Excellence, COL (Retired) / Mr. Richard Creed, Director, Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, and LTC (P) Michael Barnett, Chief, Experimentation Branch, Capability Development and Integration Directorate. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1024909 https://www.jcs.mil/Portals/36/Documents/Doctrine/pubs/jp3_33.pdf

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses the Army University Press and their Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) Book Series and their recent publication Enduring Success, Consolidation of Gains in Large Scale Combat Operations. Joined by Don Wright and Eric Burke, co-author editors for Enduring Success and two key members of the history writing staff for AUP. We also have one of your contributing authors for the book, Mr. Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses the Army’s keystone doctrine for ‘all things training’. FM 7-0: Training is a book that impacts every Soldier and organization across our force. Joined by Brigadier General Charles Lombardo, the Commanding General for the Combined Arms Center-Training (CAC-T), Colonel Paul Callahan, the Director of the Training Management Directorate within CAC-T, Mr. Bill Brosnan, Doctrine Branch Chief at the Training Management Directorate, and COL (R) Rich Creed, our Director here at the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate. FM 7-0 Training https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1022335

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses the 2017 rewrite of FM – 3-0 and the establishment of Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO). Joined by LTG (R) Michael Lundy, former Commanding General of Combined Arms Center; and Mr. Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, or CADD.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Rich Diegel continues his discussion on the Army Techniques Publication (ATP) 7-100.3, Chinese Tactics, the first offering in a series of threat-specific doctrine produced by the TRADOC G2. Joined by Mr. Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, Ms. Angela Williams, Branch Chief for Doctrine and Production, TRADOC G2 ACE, and Mr. Brad Marvel, Doctrine Author with TRADOC G-2. ATP 7-100.3 CHINESE TACTICS https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1023379

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Rich Diegel discusses the is Army Techniques Publication (ATP) 7-100.3, Chinese Tactics, the first offering in a series of threat-specific doctrine produced by the TRADOC G2. Joined by Mr. Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, Ms. Angela Williams, Branch Chief for Doctrine and Production, TRADOC G2 ACE, and Mr. Brad Marvel, Doctrine Author with TRADOC G-2. ATP 7-100.3 CHINESE TACTICS https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1023379

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses the Principles of War with a fellow doctrine author from the United Kingdom. Representing the UK Concepts and Doctrine Directorate of the Land Warfare Center in Warminster, WO2 Paul Barnes.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD). Also, how does CADD contribute to Joint and multinational doctrine, and what key skills make a good Doctrine Author? LTC Dean discusses the organization with the Mr. Jim Benn, the Deputy Director of CADD, and Mr. Rich Creed, the Director of CADD.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses the Twitter series “Building an American Army” with The Mother of Tanks, Twitter Influencer Sasha Maggio. The series, in collaboration with the Combined Arms Center, has been running since February, primarily focusing on 1939-1941, on the changes to doctrine, organizational structure, and modernization efforts that helped to shape the Army we have today. https://twitter.com/Mother_of_Tanks https://twitter.com/usacac

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses intelligence, operations, and who drives who! Joined by MG Anthony Hale, the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence and Fort Huachuca, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Aaron Anderson, Chief Warrant Officer of the MI Corps, and Mr. Rich Creed, the Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine-Foxhole Fundamentals, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses with fellow Doctrine Author, Lieutenant Colonel Reed Burggrabe, the information requirement identified by the commander as being critical to facilitating timely decision making: Commanders Critical Information Requirements. https://www.benning.army.mil/armor/earmor/content/issues/2017/Fall/4Feltey-Mattingly17.pdf https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1021331

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses the role that history plays in doctrine development. Joined by Mr. Charles Bowery, the Director of the Center of Military History.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses some of the organizations and processes behind the development of Multi-Service doctrine. Since the Army rarely, if ever, operates by itself, we rely on both Joint and Multi-Service doctrine as the common language used to guide most operations. Joined by Army Colonel Ian Bennett, Director, Air Land Sea Application Center, Air Force Colonel Aaron Clark, Deputy Director, Air Land Sea Application Center, and the Director, and Mr. Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Captain Wyatt Harper discusses how Army forces will provide sustainment during Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO). FM 4-0, released in 2019, dedicates three chapters to LSCO and the Commander of the Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM), Major General Rodney Fogg and the Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, Mr. Rich Creed discuss that and more.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses a different type of warfare, but one that’s become particularly relevant given the events of the past year; and that’s the Army’s efforts at combatting infectious disease. Thanks to COVID-19 this subject has taken center-stage, but the impact of infectious disease on warfare is nothing new. Joined by Colonel E. Darrin Cox, former commander of the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Disease (USAMRIID).

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses how the Army is in the process of transitioning to a new operational framework called Multi Domain Operations (MDO) and the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center is a driving force behind the change. Listen along as Dr. Paul Reese, Director, Fielded Force Integration Division, COL E.J. Karlberg, Director, Combined Arms Integration Directorate, and Mr. Rich Creed, Director, Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, discuss ongoing efforts and the way ahead.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine – Foxhole Fundamentals, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses the last step in the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP): orders production. Joined by Mr. Mike Flynn, a Doctrine Author at the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD). From a platoon and company to a theater task force, orders are critical. Mr. Flynn discusses the process and some tips to writing effective orders.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Captain Wyatt Harper discusses the relationship between Army Doctrine and Army Lessons Learned and how the lessons that we learn influence our doctrine. The lead organization for the Army lessons learned program is the Center for Army Lessons Learned, or CALL. CALL is well known throughout the force for embedding personnel with operations, collecting insights and observations, conducting studies of Army and Joint operations, and producing pocket sized handbooks that cover a variety of topics. However, best practices and lessons learned are not actual doctrine. Joined by Colonel Chris Keller, Director of the Center for Army Lessons Learned, or CALL; Mr. Rich Totleben, Deputy Director of CALL, and Mr. Chuck Schrankel, the Chief of the Command and Control Division at the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, or CADD.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine – Foxhole Fundamentals, our host, Captain Wyatt Harper discusses the importance and challenges of creating shared understanding. The episode covers elements of Army Doctrine Publication No. 6-22, Army Leadership and The Profession with our guest, the Sergeant Major of the Mission Command Center of Excellence, Sergeant Major Robert (Bill) Ferguson. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/ADP.aspx https://rdl.train.army.mil/catalog-ws/view/ADP6-22-Audiobook/index.html

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, LTC Nikki Dean discusses Cavalry Operations above the Brigade. Joined by Maneuver Center of Excellence Commanding General, MG Patrick Donahoe, Major Nathan Jennings is a history instructor with the US Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, KS and COL(Retired) Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, or CADD.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine – Foxhole Fundamentals, our host, Captain Wyatt Harper discusses the pitfalls of planning in Army Doctrine Publication No. 5-0, The Operations Process with our guest, lead author of ADP 5-0, Mr. Michael Flynn. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/ADP.aspx https://rdl.train.army.mil/catalog-ws/view/ADP5-0-Audiobook/index.html#section5

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses the Army leadership and leader assessment, from both a doctrinal and institutional perspective. There have been several updates on both fronts over the past two years. The Army has begun the Battalion Commander Assessment Program, or BCAP, the Colonel Command Assessment Program, or CCAP. In addition, the Center for Army Profession and Leadership, or CAPL, has refined Project Athena, a career long leader assessment and self-development tool. Joined by Brigadier General Charles Masaracchia, Director of the Mission Command Center of Excellence; Sergeant Major Robert Ferguson, Sergeant Major, Mission Command Center of Excellence; Colonel Sam Saine, Director of the Center for the Army Profession and Leadership, or CAPL; and COL Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, or CADD.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses the Protection Warfighting Function. This is one of the most largest and diverse warfighting functions. Joined by Brigadier General Jim Bonner, the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood Commanding General; Colonel Niave Knell, Commandant, US Army Military Police School; and Colonel Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, or CADD. Join us and listen along for some great insights on the Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, the Protection Cell, the future of Protection.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses how the Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) is a relatively new formation for the U.S. Army. This episode of our podcast, Breaking Doctrine, we take an inside look at the SFAB with the help of BG Charles J. Masaracchia and BG Donn H. Hill, both former commanders of the organizations. Join us and listen along for some great insights on serving in the Army's newest brigade.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses how the U.S. Army and National Guard support local, state, and federal authorities during domestic emergencies and natural disasters. Along with offense, defense, and stability operations, Defense Support of Civil Authorities, or DSCA, is an element of Decisive Action; however, it differs in several key areas - particularly the laws and authorities that govern US forces operating within the homeland. The panel consists of Brigadier General John Rueger, Director of the Joint Staff, Kansas National Guard; COL Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, or CADD; Stephen Tennant, Assistant Professor at the Command and General Staff College; and joining us by phone from Fort Sam Houston is Mr. Robert Gonzales, Senior Domestic Operational Law Attorney, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, U.S. Army North. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/ADP.aspx

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses recent innovations in doctrine delivery – shortcuts or “hacks,” that make doctrine more digestible and easier to access. Over the past couple of years, the Army has introduced several initiatives that improve access and help to enhance understanding of doctrine – whether through digital delivery or more traditional means. The tools include a staff reference guide, a doctrine app, a ‘what’s new’ type of doctrine update, audiobooks, and tools designed to guide users directly to the doctrinal information they need – all with the ultimate intent of making doctrine more user friendly. In this podcast MAJ Parker hosts other Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) team members, Lieutenant Colonel Reed Burggrabe, Tactics Division Chief, Lieutenant Colonel Matt Fox, Army Doctrine Proponency Division Chief, and Colonel Rich Creed, the Director of CADD. CADD Website https://usacac.army.mil/core-functions/doctrine Doctrine Comprehensive Guide (web based) https://usacac.army.mil/sites/default/files/misc/doctrine/CDG/index.html Army Comprehensive Doctrine App (currently Android only) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mil.army.doctrine&hl=en_US Army Doctrine Audiobooks (Central Army Registry) https://rdl.train.army.mil/catalog/search?fbclid=IwAR3GxiEkcXUNiOlaTKu-oDQR5%0AHISm8TO1O0a70VqlRlsg8cxPn-c1wMaf-U&current=true&search_terms=audiobook

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses one of the four Army Strategic Roles - Consolidate Gains. The 2017 rewrite of Field Manual (FM) 3-0, Operations, introduced the Army to the concept of consolidate gains. Consolidate gains includes activities to make enduring any temporary operational success and to set the conditions for a sustainable environment, allowing for a transition of control to legitimate civil authorities. Consolidation of gains is an integral and continuous part of armed conflict, and it is necessary for achieving success across the range of military operations. In this podcast MAJ Parker hosts Colonel Shane Morgan, Commander, MCTP (Mission Command Training Program), Colonel Bob Molinari, Chief, Operations Group Alpha at MCTP, and Colonel Rich Creed, the Director of CADD.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses the development of Army Techniques Publication (ATP) 7-100.2, North Korean Tactics, with our guests, the Director of Operations for the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) G2, Analysis and Control Element (ACE), Jon Cleaves, the lead author Mr. David Pendleton, and the Director of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD), Colonel Rich Creed. ATP 7-100.2, a new publication for the Army, is available now at https://armypubs.army.mil/. The manual sheds light on North Korean forces and describes how they would be expected to operate in a large scale offensive. Our guests discuss their tactics, how the publication was developed, and the importance of understanding threat doctrine. This episode is a great resource for anyone serving in the U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) area of responsibility (AOR).

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses the evolution of mission command and command and control doctrine with our guests, the Director of CADD, Colonel Rich Creed and the lead author of ADP 6-0, Mr. Chuck Schrankel.